Fun stuff to do in Chennai, India?

Question

I am visiting Chennai for the next few days and I was wondering if there are any attractions that might be interesting to a group of 20-25 year-olds during the day. We've seen a lot of the famous temples, and have visit Kanchipuram and Mamalapuram. We've also done a lot of shopping; now we're just looking for some other things to do while we're here. Any suggestions welcome. Thanks!

Answer 1

Visit Beaches...Visit Shopping malls ......Theaters in ECR.....Visit temples in Chennai (T.nagar Venkateswara temple)

Answer 2

definately visit the beach..I looove chennai's beaches...marina beach is gorgeous!! I love the main streets...like WOW a lot of stores...definately take some time off to just shop! ..and visit Tirupati temple..it's magnificent.

Answer 3

Attractions

Fort St. George

Fort St. George - houses a fascinating collection of Raj memorabilia in the Fort Museum. The original fort was built by the British East India Company in 1653. The fort has since then had a facelift; it now functions as the Secretariat and the Legislative Assembly. The banquet hall upstairs was built in 1802 and has paintings of Fort St. George’s governors and officials of the British regime. Visitors can also see Robert Clive's House in the vicinity. It is now the pay accounts office which has Clive's corner open to the public.

Marina Beach

Marina Beach - is a sandy stretch that extends for 13 km in Madras. It is the pride of the city and is the ideal place to enjoy the cool evening breeze. On the sea front are memorials dedicated to political leaders and freedom fighters. Noted impressive Indo-Saracenic styled buildings like the Chepauk Place, once home of the Nawabs of Carnatic, the Madras University and the Presidency College add considerable grandeur to the spot. The Aquarium, Light House and promenade of walks, gardens and drives enhance the attraction of the place.

Meenakshi temple

Meenakshi TempleMeenakshi temple - of Madurai is an excellent example of Dravidian architecture, with gopurams or multi pillared halls, covered from top to bottom, in a profusion of multicoloured images of gods, goddesses, animals and mythical figures. The temple can be entered from any of the four sides. It occupies an area of around six hectares. The museum or the Temple Art Gallery, is located within the temple and has beautiful stone and brass images, examples of South Indian scripts and friezes.

Kodaikanal

Kodaikanal- is not called the "The Princess of Hill Stations" for nothing. Its evergreen flora, fascinating natural beauties and the Kurunji flowers that bloom once in 12 years makes the place a wonderful mountain retreat. Thickly wooded slopes, deep valleys, waterfalls, streams and marshes makes it a veritable paradise for those who love a quiet and pleasant holiday. There are a number of picnic spots in the midst of picturesque scenery. It is an ideal health resort as well.

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Kamakshi Amman temple

Kamakshi Amman temple - Built by the kings of the Chola empire in 14 A.D, this temple is the focus of religious activities in Kanchipuram. Unlike the other temples which are governed either by the Department of Archaeology, Government of India, or the Hindu Temples, the Kamakshi Amman temple is closely controlled by the Sankara Mutt. The significant features of this temple are the Golden Vimaanam (Tower), the display and procession of the Gold Chariot and the art gallery which features the history of Sri Adisankara and the Sankara Mutt.

Auroville

AurovilleAuroville - Situated in a bustling city of a quarter-million people, the Ashram is not an isolated retreat secluded from the world but a vibrant centre. The dynamic character of the community reflects the aim of Sri Aurobindo's Yoga. Work as an offering to the Divine is an essential aspect of the Yoga, and Ashramites keep themselves useful work every day.

Best time to visit

June To Mid September

Trekking Season: May To Mid-October

Mountaineering Season: Mid-May To Mid-October

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